/e107/ en-gb TF2 Theme by: ByteTheGroove................................. Copyright 2010 Mi7 Gaming.com bytethegroove@nospam.com (ByteTheGroove) bytethegroove@nospam.com (ByteTheGroove) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:09:22 -0500 Sun, 20 May 2012 03:09:22 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) hourly 1 60 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/e107_images/logo.png /e107/ 88 31 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.27.3 it’s also why i tend to be more into making sure things run smoothly, along with the fact that I help pay for our server, I don’t like to see empty server, seems like IM wasting money...

SO let’s capitalize off this new promotion of free TF2, lets recruit, let’s get people to help maintain the servers, as they are and have been lacking.
we need to update Source mod, (i already updated metamod as I’m typing this) , lets figure out what admin system we are going to use, If we go away from Source mod, I can set up ministats through metamod, which in return get our HLstatsX functioning again....I miss those great stats....

all in all
let’s make some magic
and most important let’s have a hella good time doing it

peace
Byte

]]> it’s also why i tend to be more into making sure things run smoothly, along with the fact that I help pay for our server, I don’t like to see empty server, seems like IM wasting money...

SO let’s capitalize off this new promotion of free TF2, lets recruit, let’s get people to help maintain the servers, as they are and have been lacking.
we need to update Source mod, (i already updated metamod as I’m typing this) , lets figure out what admin system we are going to use, If we go away from Source mod, I can set up ministats through metamod, which in return get our HLstatsX functioning again....I miss those great stats....

all in all
let’s make some magic
and most important let’s have a hella good time doing it

peace
Byte

]]> TF2 Related ByteTheGroove Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:35:06 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.27.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.26.3
Could be interesting to see

http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4721&p=1


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Could be interesting to see

http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4721&p=1


]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:27:26 -0600 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.26.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.25.1 VALVe's rules are:
New servers start with a score of 0 points
Each time a player connects to a server, it loses 15 points (only once per day and per user)
For each minute the player stays on the server, it earns 1 point (up to a max of 45 points per player)

If we don't want our server blacklisted for lack of performance, then we need to start playing more.. The fate of our server lies in our hands!

more info on this subject found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2338

]]> VALVe's rules are:
New servers start with a score of 0 points
Each time a player connects to a server, it loses 15 points (only once per day and per user)
For each minute the player stays on the server, it earns 1 point (up to a max of 45 points per player)

If we don't want our server blacklisted for lack of performance, then we need to start playing more.. The fate of our server lies in our hands!

more info on this subject found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2338

]]> Misc ByteTheGroove Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:56:55 -0600 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.25.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.24.3
no items or drops, or unlocks for a little bit coming tues.
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no items or drops, or unlocks for a little bit coming tues.
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:10:16 -0600 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.24.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.23.1
http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4608&p=1

Seems a little... odd, but meh, what can you do?
Check it out if you got the time, or not. Whatever floats your collective boats.
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http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4608&p=1

Seems a little... odd, but meh, what can you do?
Check it out if you got the time, or not. Whatever floats your collective boats.
]]> Misc OriDisciple Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:55:28 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.23.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.22.1 http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4567&p=1

check it out!
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check it out!
]]> Misc OriDisciple Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:34:21 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.22.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.21.3
If anyone recalls, an art contest was held a while back. its finally over, with the winners on display at the blog.
New maps incoming soon guys. probably when episode 3 comes out
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If anyone recalls, an art contest was held a while back. its finally over, with the winners on display at the blog.
New maps incoming soon guys. probably when episode 3 comes out
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:34:37 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.21.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.20.3 http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4441&p=1

Free hat and skillet for those who buy (or own already) L4D2 by Thursday, 4pm
if ya don't already got L4D2, this may be a reason to give it a shot!
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:51:38 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.20.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.19.3 there is also a trade subsection of the TF2 forums here

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=952

In all honesty, I hope none of you guys are really whining about the OPTIONAL shop. It would be sad to hear you guys are whining about a game...

Also:

http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Crafting

Here's a link to the crafting page on the wiki, if you guys have the metal and the items to craft the polycount items that you don't own yet.
enjoy
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:11:59 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.19.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.18.3 http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4408&p=1
http://www.teamfortress.com/bidwells_big_plan/
new comic up on the blog site, read, and enjoy (hopefully)

http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4410&p=1
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/
Looks like trading may very well be the future. as well as a store to buy things, apparently
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/images/mannco_compound.jpg
hidden pic of Mann-Co. HQ
in other news: HOLY CRAP THAT IS A LOT OF ITEMS!thats right guys, looks like Polycount is going live now (yay for us)
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/FAQ/
FAQ for the store
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/item_sets/
the Polycount items in detail
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/images/ape.jpg
and a hidden pic of.. an Ape. go figure.

Read on guys, and enjoy the now confirmed incoming update!
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http://www.teamfortress.com/bidwells_big_plan/
new comic up on the blog site, read, and enjoy (hopefully)

http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4410&p=1
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/
Looks like trading may very well be the future. as well as a store to buy things, apparently
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/images/mannco_compound.jpg
hidden pic of Mann-Co. HQ
in other news: HOLY CRAP THAT IS A LOT OF ITEMS!thats right guys, looks like Polycount is going live now (yay for us)
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/FAQ/
FAQ for the store
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/item_sets/
the Polycount items in detail
http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/images/ape.jpg
and a hidden pic of.. an Ape. go figure.

Read on guys, and enjoy the now confirmed incoming update!
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:49:23 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.18.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.17.3
My guess is by the end of Sept.
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:29:13 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.17.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.16.3
new community contest guys...

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=960
located here

Since Worms reloaded is coming out, if ya get it before sept 2 you get a new hat for the soldier. and grenade replacements for him.

Also seems that Valve is doing some community thingy too.

http://etf2l.org/2010/08/24/the-highlander-mix-up-match-more-highlander-info/

read up kiddies, and learn
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new community contest guys...

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=960
located here

Since Worms reloaded is coming out, if ya get it before sept 2 you get a new hat for the soldier. and grenade replacements for him.

Also seems that Valve is doing some community thingy too.

http://etf2l.org/2010/08/24/the-highlander-mix-up-match-more-highlander-info/

read up kiddies, and learn
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:12:13 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.16.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.15.1
Two things to note:

http://steamcommunity.com/games/TF2/CommunityAvatars
new community-made avatars, as the link says

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hts1uTjd6mc
and an intro to competitive gaming

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Two things to note:

http://steamcommunity.com/games/TF2/CommunityAvatars
new community-made avatars, as the link says

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hts1uTjd6mc
and an intro to competitive gaming

]]> Misc OriDisciple Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:41:09 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.15.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.14.1
http://store.steampowered.com/news/4210/

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2)
The mat_hdr_level, r_rootlod, and r_waterforceexpensive settings are now saved in the user’s config file.
Fixed clients being able to connect to servers with spoofed SteamIDs.
Fixed a bug where some video configurations could get reset by restarting the engine.
Fixed materials compiled into a map not being loaded correctly if they're in the root materials folder.
Fixed a case of uneven performance on multicore machines.
Fixed point contents not respecting detail brushes. This fixes a bullet penetration bug in some community maps.
Fixed clients being able to spam servers using the ai_set_move_height_epsilon, mission_show, and sv_querycache_stats commands.
Audio fixes:
Reduced overlap in the sound timing code.
Fixed a case where audio could skip.
Fixed voice communication getting corrupted while playing on a Mac.
sv_pure 2 now protects the game_sounds files in the scripts directory.

Team Fortress 2
Added server ConVar "sv_max_usercmd_future_ticks" which prevents clients from running usercmds too far in the future.
Added missing Mac intro movie for cp_coldfront.
Fixed "Hit '%disguiseteam%' to Toggle Team" string and code so they're not hard coded to 'e' and '-'.
Fixed servers trying to validate backpack positions in inventories.
Fixed clients validating inventories other than their own.
Fixed item selection HUD elements showing un-acknowledged items, which resulted in items in invalid backpack positions.
Fixed players not always getting "recent damager" credit for player suicides.
Fixed the weapon selection menu not displaying properly when using hud_fastswitch and lastinv at the same time.
Updated Engineer startup music.
Updated localization files.
Updated Pl_ThunderMountain
Clipped off sticky outcrops for smoother movement
Clipped various exploit ledges
Increased environment ambient exterior light level
Stage 1
Fixed hole in respawn room brushes in RED spawn
Shifted respawn times to favor BLU by two seconds
Stage 3
Clipped rocks off by BLU's spawn exit that leads to building B (allowed Snipers to snipe the entire area)
Removed embedded displacement (building B interior roof)
Removed rogue clip brush from building A balcony
Updated Plr_Hightower
Fixed players building in the RED spawn room.
Fixed players building on the back window decks of the barns.
Fixed players getting on the satellite dish platform.
Fixed players building on the elevators.
Reduced the ammo packs in the barns down to small ammo packs.
Increased the hill speed modifier to 1.2 (up from .95)
Fixed explosion particle effects playing in the skybox.
Mine cart "window" collision fixed.
Upped Scout-loop health to large.
Updated Pl_Upward
Fixed respawnroom entities not reaching the floor of split-level spawns
Fixed griefable fence facing BLU spawn near RED base
Added BLU high flanking route at RED base
Added health & ammo along BLU flanking route at RED base
Sealed BLU base left exit with block bullets brushes
Extended clip between C and BLU spawn to prevent sticky jump spawn camping
Fixed non-clipped non-solid railing in RED base
Fixed kill brush in middle spawn not extending to the ceiling
Put a block bullets brush on grate below middle spawn
Fixed some high micro-ledges accessible to sticky-jumpers
Community Request
Added "item_pickup" game event for ammo/health packs.

quite a bit of stuff
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http://store.steampowered.com/news/4210/

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2)
The mat_hdr_level, r_rootlod, and r_waterforceexpensive settings are now saved in the user’s config file.
Fixed clients being able to connect to servers with spoofed SteamIDs.
Fixed a bug where some video configurations could get reset by restarting the engine.
Fixed materials compiled into a map not being loaded correctly if they're in the root materials folder.
Fixed a case of uneven performance on multicore machines.
Fixed point contents not respecting detail brushes. This fixes a bullet penetration bug in some community maps.
Fixed clients being able to spam servers using the ai_set_move_height_epsilon, mission_show, and sv_querycache_stats commands.
Audio fixes:
Reduced overlap in the sound timing code.
Fixed a case where audio could skip.
Fixed voice communication getting corrupted while playing on a Mac.
sv_pure 2 now protects the game_sounds files in the scripts directory.

Team Fortress 2
Added server ConVar "sv_max_usercmd_future_ticks" which prevents clients from running usercmds too far in the future.
Added missing Mac intro movie for cp_coldfront.
Fixed "Hit '%disguiseteam%' to Toggle Team" string and code so they're not hard coded to 'e' and '-'.
Fixed servers trying to validate backpack positions in inventories.
Fixed clients validating inventories other than their own.
Fixed item selection HUD elements showing un-acknowledged items, which resulted in items in invalid backpack positions.
Fixed players not always getting "recent damager" credit for player suicides.
Fixed the weapon selection menu not displaying properly when using hud_fastswitch and lastinv at the same time.
Updated Engineer startup music.
Updated localization files.
Updated Pl_ThunderMountain
Clipped off sticky outcrops for smoother movement
Clipped various exploit ledges
Increased environment ambient exterior light level
Stage 1
Fixed hole in respawn room brushes in RED spawn
Shifted respawn times to favor BLU by two seconds
Stage 3
Clipped rocks off by BLU's spawn exit that leads to building B (allowed Snipers to snipe the entire area)
Removed embedded displacement (building B interior roof)
Removed rogue clip brush from building A balcony
Updated Plr_Hightower
Fixed players building in the RED spawn room.
Fixed players building on the back window decks of the barns.
Fixed players getting on the satellite dish platform.
Fixed players building on the elevators.
Reduced the ammo packs in the barns down to small ammo packs.
Increased the hill speed modifier to 1.2 (up from .95)
Fixed explosion particle effects playing in the skybox.
Mine cart "window" collision fixed.
Upped Scout-loop health to large.
Updated Pl_Upward
Fixed respawnroom entities not reaching the floor of split-level spawns
Fixed griefable fence facing BLU spawn near RED base
Added BLU high flanking route at RED base
Added health & ammo along BLU flanking route at RED base
Sealed BLU base left exit with block bullets brushes
Extended clip between C and BLU spawn to prevent sticky jump spawn camping
Fixed non-clipped non-solid railing in RED base
Fixed kill brush in middle spawn not extending to the ceiling
Put a block bullets brush on grate below middle spawn
Fixed some high micro-ledges accessible to sticky-jumpers
Community Request
Added "item_pickup" game event for ammo/health packs.

quite a bit of stuff
]]> Misc OriDisciple Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:52:23 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.14.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.13.1
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4173&p=1

http://etf2l.org/highlander/

new comp challenge thingy is starting up it seems, with rewards (aka badges) from Valve. could be interesting, so check it out if you are in fact interested in this

http://www.ubercharged.net/2010/08/09/how-its-done-larolaro/

also linked was an interview from Ubercharged.net with one of the polycount winners, and creator of the homewrecker.
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http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4173&p=1

http://etf2l.org/highlander/

new comp challenge thingy is starting up it seems, with rewards (aka badges) from Valve. could be interesting, so check it out if you are in fact interested in this

http://www.ubercharged.net/2010/08/09/how-its-done-larolaro/

also linked was an interview from Ubercharged.net with one of the polycount winners, and creator of the homewrecker.
]]> Misc OriDisciple Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:21:21 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.13.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.12.1
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4151&p=1

I gotta say, getting rid of some pixels for charity is rather nice, considering said pixels are quite rare items.
Who wants to bet they will get another item from Valve to show how badass these guys/gals are?
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http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4151&p=1

I gotta say, getting rid of some pixels for charity is rather nice, considering said pixels are quite rare items.
Who wants to bet they will get another item from Valve to show how badass these guys/gals are?
]]> Misc OriDisciple Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:02:16 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.12.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.11.1
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4130&p=1

take from it whatever you want. seems there is a community map that will probably be made official soon, judging from the blog entry
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http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4130&p=1

take from it whatever you want. seems there is a community map that will probably be made official soon, judging from the blog entry
]]> Misc OriDisciple Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:00:10 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.11.1 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.10.2
You can find the download at their website:http://www.firearms-source.com/

I recommend the mirror Venom Game Labs for the fastest d/l.

Hopefully we can just add this to the community games we all like to play and share.
[Submitted by JumpinJackFlash]
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You can find the download at their website:http://www.firearms-source.com/

I recommend the mirror Venom Game Labs for the fastest d/l.

Hopefully we can just add this to the community games we all like to play and share.
[Submitted by JumpinJackFlash]
]]> New Games ByteTheGroove Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:53:24 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.10.2 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.9.3
http://store.steampowered.com/news/4102/

Team Fortress 2
Fixed a speed exploit related to benchmarks
Fixed Parasite hat not being posed correctly on class loadout panels
Fixed a level change crash
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http://store.steampowered.com/news/4102/

Team Fortress 2
Fixed a speed exploit related to benchmarks
Fixed Parasite hat not being posed correctly on class loadout panels
Fixed a level change crash
]]> TF2 Related OriDisciple Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:58:51 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.9.3 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.8.4 I'm going to California this weekend and won't be back until Wednesday so I'll be missing our regular practice on Tuesday.
UGC 6v6 preseason starts on 8/4 and the season starts the next week on 8/11.
No maps have been posted except for cp_coldfront which is the preseason map and most likely also involved later in the season.
Try and get a practice in on Tuesday and I'll see you all when I get back.
-The Gov
[Submitted by TheGov]
]]> I'm going to California this weekend and won't be back until Wednesday so I'll be missing our regular practice on Tuesday.
UGC 6v6 preseason starts on 8/4 and the season starts the next week on 8/11.
No maps have been posted except for cp_coldfront which is the preseason map and most likely also involved later in the season.
Try and get a practice in on Tuesday and I'll see you all when I get back.
-The Gov
[Submitted by TheGov]
]]> Competitive Gaming ByteTheGroove Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:30:20 -0500 http://www.bytethegroove.com/e107/news.php?item.8.4